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This Is Barolo’s Best 94pt Buy
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Hello,
A Barolo with 94 points from Wine Spectator stands with some absolute superstars.
This gorgeous bottling is harvested from Damilano’s five outstanding vineyards—Cannubi, Liste, Cerequio, Brunate, and Raviole—and it’s as good as it gets for anywhere near this price. A classic Barolo grown in a beautiful early-drinking vintage, it showcases power and elegance in equal measure. You can enjoy it now, or let it cruise in the cellar for a decade.
Our members have been thirsting for a bargain like this one, so don’t let it slip away.
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You won’t find any tourists at Massimo Camia Ristorante, a locals’ favorite in La Morra. What you will find is a pillowy truffle-and-egg-dough pasta worthy of the establishment’s MICHELIN star—and a Barolo of such bold, wild beauty that we were staggered to discover the price tag.
We discovered Damilano’s Lecinquevigne Barolo was at Massimo Camia, where it stood with $400 Langhe heavyweights alongside it. Before the bill even dropped, we were hitting up the importer to claim every available case. We never forgot the wine, and we’re thrilled to have it back.
The cuvée’s name, Lecinquevigne, refers to the five famous Barolo crus from which it is sourced. The estate—which dates back to 1890, making it one of the oldest houses in the region—has been working with the southeast-facing vineyards of these villages for generations.
The wine is drinking perfectly right now, with firm tannins and fresh acidity highlighting every note of red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried rose petals in perfect clarity. There’s an elegance to the Nebbiolo, with fine intimations of tar, leather, and anise that complement the structured backbone. It's everything we love about Barolo, exhibiting layers of ripe red fruit, plum, and savory herbs, with a long finish that reveals subtle earthy spice—at a value only made possible by the deep roots of "one of Barolo's most historic families," writes Vinous.
Since 2008, Damilano has committed almost entirely to a traditional expression in the cellar, moving away from French barriques in favor of large, untoasted oak casks that keep the wine’s fruit front-and-center. That’s exactly what you want in a vintage like 2020, which showed immense balance and harmony right out of the gate.
It’s discoveries like this that make life on the wine trail worth it. Boasting 94 points from the tough Spectator at this price? Little else in the world of Barolo will add as much value to your cellar as this phenomenal release.
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Wine Access Tasting Note
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Deep ruby core with garnet edges. The nose is expressive and complex, offering aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried rose petals, intertwined with hints of tar, leather, and anise. On the palate, it is structured yet refined, with layers of ripe red fruit, plum, and a touch of savory herbs. Firm tannins provide a solid backbone, while the fresh acidity brings balance and vibrancy. Subtle notes of tobacco, earthy spice, and crushed stone linger on the long, elegant finish. A classic Barolo that showcases the power and finesse of multiple vineyard sites. Drink now–2035.
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14.50
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Nebbiolo
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Oak
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Buy and Hold
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